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Post by sydneyoperahouse on Apr 9, 2024 17:52:31 GMT -5
With Genis confirmed to be graduating this year and not returning next year (source: http://instagram.com/p/C5jiMmsS0M_ Setter: Rowan and ?/Taliaferro - Wouldn't shock me if UCLA looks for another grad transfer at setter but with Taliaferro being a son I think they probably believe he's pretty ready to backup (although I know some on this platform aren't super high on his ability). No real downgrade here from 2024. MB: McQuiggan and Wong-Diallo/Hersh - McQuiggan's breakout season is huge given Genis' departure. Hersh's injury this year has made it hard to evaluate how the coaching staff feels about him, but I suspect it'll be a fall competition/rotation for the MB2 spot. Big downgrade here from 2024 with loss of McHenry especially. Opp: David and Decker - Assuming David returns (he's a true junior so I think he will?) He'll be the almost certain starter. Decker hasn't gotten many opportunities but he's a big lefty so who knows. Marek Turner is the Opp to know who is committed, he played on the last U19 USA team. Medium downgrade from 2024 without Sloane option. OH: Robinson/Rama and Curci/Kelly - feels like these four names will be the outside rotation next year, Robinson and Rama likely getting the majority of minutes with Curci being a defensive-minded option and Kelly being a fun freshman option. Not much concern for me here from 2024 other than the same passing issues that have shown up this year. Lib:  /Aziz/McDonough/ - Heck I don't even know who is going to start for UCLA at libero in a few weeks from now! But Aziz has played well in his opportunities this year I guess, Knight and Champlin won't be options, Nakamura obviously hasn't worked out, no libero commit coming in 2024, Curci seems to be considered an OH, so like yeah hmm. I don't really know what to say someone is gonna have to step up here at some point. Medium downgrade from 2024 due to no Knight/Champlin option for emergencies Overall the loss of McHenry, Champlin, Knight, Genis and maybe Sloane will hit UCLA hard, especially the first two names. UCLA will have to get a bounce-back 2025 from David, an emergence of a 2nd MB, and figure out the libero spot to make up. UCLA's starting 7 of Rowan, McQuiggan, Wong-Diallo, David, Robinson, Rama, and McDonough is still MPSF champ worthy in my opinion, and the OH's will likely be the stars of this team along with Rowan. |
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Post by mmvb805 on Apr 9, 2024 18:09:41 GMT -5
With Genis confirmed to be graduating this year and not returning next year (source: http://instagram.com/p/C5jiMmsS0M_ Setter: Rowan and ?/Taliaferro - Wouldn't shock me if UCLA looks for another grad transfer at setter but with Taliaferro being a son I think they probably believe he's pretty ready to backup (although I know some on this platform aren't super high on his ability). No real downgrade here from 2024. MB: McQuiggan and Wong-Diallo/Hersh - McQuiggan's breakout season is huge given Genis' departure. Hersh's injury this year has made it hard to evaluate how the coaching staff feels about him, but I suspect it'll be a fall competition/rotation for the MB2 spot. Big downgrade here from 2024 with loss of McHenry especially. Opp: David and Decker - Assuming David returns (he's a true junior so I think he will?) He'll be the almost certain starter. Decker hasn't gotten many opportunities but he's a big lefty so who knows. Marek Turner is the Opp to know who is committed, he played on the last U19 USA team. Medium downgrade from 2024 without Sloane option. OH: Robinson/Rama and Curci/Kelly - feels like these four names will be the outside rotation next year, Robinson and Rama likely getting the majority of minutes with Curci being a defensive-minded option and Kelly being a fun freshman option. Not much concern for me here from 2024 other than the same passing issues that have shown up this year. Lib: /Aziz/McDonough/ - Heck I don't even know who is going to start for UCLA at libero in a few weeks from now! But Aziz has played well in his opportunities this year I guess, Knight and Champlin won't be options, Nakamura obviously hasn't worked out, no libero commit coming in 2024, Curci seems to be considered an OH, so like yeah hmm. I don't really know what to say someone is gonna have to step up here at some point. Medium downgrade from 2024 due to no Knight/Champlin option for emergencies Overall the loss of McHenry, Champlin, Knight, Genis and maybe Sloane will hit UCLA hard, especially the first two names. UCLA will have to get a bounce-back 2025 from David, an emergence of a 2nd MB, and figure out the libero spot to make up. UCLA's starting 7 of Rowan, McQuiggan, Wong-Diallo, David, Robinson, Rama, and McDonough is still MPSF champ worthy in my opinion, and the OH's will likely be the stars of this team along with Rowan. I’m bummed that Sloane isn’t returning, because he’s a redshirt junior right? He would be big for UCLA next year |
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Post by sydneyoperahouse on Apr 9, 2024 18:41:14 GMT -5
With Genis confirmed to be graduating this year and not returning next year (source: http://instagram.com/p/C5jiMmsS0M_ Setter: Rowan and ?/Taliaferro - Wouldn't shock me if UCLA looks for another grad transfer at setter but with Taliaferro being a son I think they probably believe he's pretty ready to backup (although I know some on this platform aren't super high on his ability). No real downgrade here from 2024. MB: McQuiggan and Wong-Diallo/Hersh - McQuiggan's breakout season is huge given Genis' departure. Hersh's injury this year has made it hard to evaluate how the coaching staff feels about him, but I suspect it'll be a fall competition/rotation for the MB2 spot. Big downgrade here from 2024 with loss of McHenry especially. Opp: David and Decker - Assuming David returns (he's a true junior so I think he will?) He'll be the almost certain starter. Decker hasn't gotten many opportunities but he's a big lefty so who knows. Marek Turner is the Opp to know who is committed, he played on the last U19 USA team. Medium downgrade from 2024 without Sloane option. OH: Robinson/Rama and Curci/Kelly - feels like these four names will be the outside rotation next year, Robinson and Rama likely getting the majority of minutes with Curci being a defensive-minded option and Kelly being a fun freshman option. Not much concern for me here from 2024 other than the same passing issues that have shown up this year. Lib: /Aziz/McDonough/ - Heck I don't even know who is going to start for UCLA at libero in a few weeks from now! But Aziz has played well in his opportunities this year I guess, Knight and Champlin won't be options, Nakamura obviously hasn't worked out, no libero commit coming in 2024, Curci seems to be considered an OH, so like yeah hmm. I don't really know what to say someone is gonna have to step up here at some point. Medium downgrade from 2024 due to no Knight/Champlin option for emergencies Overall the loss of McHenry, Champlin, Knight, Genis and maybe Sloane will hit UCLA hard, especially the first two names. UCLA will have to get a bounce-back 2025 from David, an emergence of a 2nd MB, and figure out the libero spot to make up. UCLA's starting 7 of Rowan, McQuiggan, Wong-Diallo, David, Robinson, Rama, and McDonough is still MPSF champ worthy in my opinion, and the OH's will likely be the stars of this team along with Rowan. I’m bummed that Sloane isn’t returning, because he’s a redshirt junior right? He would be big for UCLA next year That is an assumption I'm currently making based on a variety of thoughts but no inside knowledge. I actually saw him on campus today, should've asked him. |
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Post by ManapuaSurprise on Apr 9, 2024 19:54:34 GMT -5
You think they turning pro or transferring for grad school?
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Post by soljah808 on Apr 9, 2024 21:20:54 GMT -5
Do they have anyone else on the radar or committing later for next season?
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Post by MonroeClark90 on Apr 9, 2024 21:49:51 GMT -5
I love Wong-Diallo upside. Curious as to why they burned his redshirt for no apparent reason. Super raw talent with a huge ceiling. Why would you not want him around for 4 more years if he wasn’t in your plans this season?
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Post by mmvb805 on Apr 9, 2024 23:36:03 GMT -5
I love Wong-Diallo upside. Curious as to why they burned his redshirt for no apparent reason. Super raw talent with a huge ceiling. Why would you not want him around for 4 more years if he wasn’t in your plans this season? Maybe it was his choice, and has to do with financial reasons? UCLA is expensive, and with the talent UCLA has, scholarships must be scarce |
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Post by wilbur on Apr 10, 2024 3:18:29 GMT -5
Turner is a HS junior now, he is another year out.
I expect Kelly to be in the starting lineup quickly.
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Post by mmvb805 on Apr 10, 2024 3:19:54 GMT -5
Turner is a HS junior now, he is another year out. I expect Kelly to be in the starting lineup quickly. Either start Kelly or redshirt him. Burning a year of eligibility would be criminal |
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Post by wilbur on Apr 10, 2024 3:24:06 GMT -5
You don't redshift talent like this if he is healthy. He is ready to go, no further development required to be effective in the NCAA
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Post by mmvb805 on Apr 10, 2024 3:27:10 GMT -5
You don't redshift talent like this if he is healthy. He is ready to go, no further development required to be effective in the NCAA I agree with that, but we know Speraw’s tendency to play around with different outsides. So if he’s gonna do that, he might as well redshirt him, because Kelly not starting all the time would be a waste |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Apr 10, 2024 8:30:30 GMT -5
I am surprised that not many people talking about Kahale Clini. I thought he was very highly recruited out of HS.
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Post by sydneyoperahouse on Apr 10, 2024 10:07:47 GMT -5
I am surprised that not many people talking about Kahale Clini. I thought he was very highly recruited out of HS. On Clini: I think there’s a lot of progress needed there. On Wong-Diallo: I’m not sure about burning the RS but part of me wonders… I could be completely wrong. Also it’s important to note that ucla instate is actually really quite cheap! |
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Post by sydneyoperahouse on Apr 10, 2024 10:09:38 GMT -5
Turner is a HS junior now, he is another year out. I expect Kelly to be in the starting lineup quickly. Yeah Turner is currently a 2025 recruit. I don’t think Kelly will be starting over Rama or Robinson his freshman year. |
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Post by mn07 on Apr 10, 2024 11:30:18 GMT -5
With Genis confirmed to be graduating this year and not returning next year (source: http://instagram.com/p/C5jiMmsS0M_ Setter: Rowan and ?/Taliaferro - Wouldn't shock me if UCLA looks for another grad transfer at setter but with Taliaferro being a son I think they probably believe he's pretty ready to backup (although I know some on this platform aren't super high on his ability). No real downgrade here from 2024. MB: McQuiggan and Wong-Diallo/Hersh - McQuiggan's breakout season is huge given Genis' departure. Hersh's injury this year has made it hard to evaluate how the coaching staff feels about him, but I suspect it'll be a fall competition/rotation for the MB2 spot. Big downgrade here from 2024 with loss of McHenry especially. Opp: David and Decker - Assuming David returns (he's a true junior so I think he will?) He'll be the almost certain starter. Decker hasn't gotten many opportunities but he's a big lefty so who knows. Marek Turner is the Opp to know who is committed, he played on the last U19 USA team. Medium downgrade from 2024 without Sloane option. OH: Robinson/Rama and Curci/Kelly - feels like these four names will be the outside rotation next year, Robinson and Rama likely getting the majority of minutes with Curci being a defensive-minded option and Kelly being a fun freshman option. Not much concern for me here from 2024 other than the same passing issues that have shown up this year. Lib: /Aziz/McDonough/ - Heck I don't even know who is going to start for UCLA at libero in a few weeks from now! But Aziz has played well in his opportunities this year I guess, Knight and Champlin won't be options, Nakamura obviously hasn't worked out, no libero commit coming in 2024, Curci seems to be considered an OH, so like yeah hmm. I don't really know what to say someone is gonna have to step up here at some point. Medium downgrade from 2024 due to no Knight/Champlin option for emergencies Overall the loss of McHenry, Champlin, Knight, Genis and maybe Sloane will hit UCLA hard, especially the first two names. UCLA will have to get a bounce-back 2025 from David, an emergence of a 2nd MB, and figure out the libero spot to make up. UCLA's starting 7 of Rowan, McQuiggan, Wong-Diallo, David, Robinson, Rama, and McDonough is still MPSF champ worthy in my opinion, and the OH's will likely be the stars of this team along with Rowan. Can't forget Caleb Sapp in that opposite room (Balboa bay 18s). Big time blocker at 6'8/6'9. Not as offensive as Marek, but could very well see him turning into a grant sloane type player in the future. |
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